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ELISSA

ELISSA is a historic place in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78002930.

Galveston, Galveston County, TexasListed March 21, 1978NRIS #78002930★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is ELISSA?

The tall ship Elissa is a three-masted barque. Based in Galveston, Texas, she is one of the oldest ships sailing today. Launched in 1877, she is now a museum ship at the Galveston Historic Seaport and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. The Texas Legislature designated Elissa the official tall ship of Texas in 2005.

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The record

Listing details

Name
ELISSA
City
Galveston
County
Galveston County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
March 21, 1978
NRIS reference number
78002930
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
29.33509, -94.77764
When was ELISSA listed on the National Register?

ELISSA was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1978.

Where is ELISSA located?

ELISSA is located in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas at approximately 29.33509, -94.77764. See the map above.

Is ELISSA a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. ELISSA is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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